Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Body function
Energy production; synthesis of hormones and cholesterol; supports skin health
Daily requirement
~5 mg/day for adults
Deficiency signs
Very rare; can cause fatigue, irritability, and tingling
Excess risks
Low risk; very high doses may cause mild digestive upset
At-risk groups
Rare; those with severe malnutrition
Supplement forms
Calcium pantothenate or pantethine; usually in B-complex products
Food sources
- Eggs (whole, boiled) — ~1.4 mg per 2 eggs
- Salmon (grilled) — ~1.9 mg per 100g fillet
- Avocado — ~1.4 mg per 100g
Related symptoms
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